Raymarine SportPilot User Manual

Also see for SportPilot: Quick reference guide Owner's handbook

Contents

Preface iiiContentsChapter 1: Introduction ............................................................1About this handbook ................................................................. 3Important Information .............................................................. 3Chapter 2: Operating the SportPilot .......................................92.1 Switching on and off ................................................................. 9Switching on ............................................................................. 9Switching off ............................................................................. 92.2 Basic operation ......................................................................... 9Engaging and disengaging the pilot .......................................... 9Making course changes ........................................................... 10Adjusting autopilot gain .......................................................... 112.3 Using Navigator (Track) mode ............................................... 12Chapter 3: Maintenance & Fault Finding ..............................153.1 General maintenance .............................................................. 153.2 Fault finding ............................................................................ 163.3 Product support ....................................................................... 16Chapter 4: Installing the SportPilot ......................................194.1 Planning the installation .......................................................... 20Installation instructions ........................................................... 214.2 Installing the compass ............................................................. 23Compass location .................................................................... 23Compass mounting ................................................................. 24Compass cabling ..................................................................... 244.3 Installing the rudder position sensor – optional ...................... 26Linear rudder position sensor – installation (hydraulic outboardsteering systems) ..................................................................... 26Rotary rudder position sensor – installation (hydraulic inboardsteering systems) ..................................................................... 294.4 Providing power for the SportPilot ......................................... 37Interfacing with NMEA equipment ........................................ 384.5 Connecting SeaTalk equipment .............................................. 39Typical SeaTalk connections .................................................. 404.6 Installing the SportPilot .......................................................... 41Step 1 – Remove the steering wheel ........................................ 41Step 2 – Mount the torque bracket ........................................... 42Step 3 – Plug the cables into the SportPilot ............................. 45Step 4 – Assemble and secure the SportPilot .......................... 47